Making Space in Stephanie and Mike’s Blended Family Home

A Kitchen Worth Cooking In

Stephanie was not a fan of the kitchen’s outdated style. “I love to cook and have the whole family sit around the table every night that we’re all together,” she says. She adds that because of how unhappy she is with the kitchen, “I honestly am not cooking as much.”

It needed a facelift. And since the cabinetry was in fantastic shape, just not the right style, they saved by painting them and installing new hardware. Because those costs were lower, Stephanie and Mike were able to reallocate some money so they could truly upgrade the appliances, backsplash, stone, and furniture to better fit their family’s needs and style.

Sienna’s New Serene Space

Stephanie and Mike’s main priority, though, was the kids’ rooms. They wanted to make sure that every one of their children felt right at home—and that starts with making their rooms feel individual to them. Jonathan met with each of the kids one-on-one for a design consultation so he could make sure that he and Drew were giving them exactly what they wanted.

Sienna is a musical theater student, and she wanted her room to showcase her personality with more color, texture, and art. When she saw what Drew and Jonathan were able to do with her room, she was shocked with how much she loved the space. “This is perfect,” she says.

Kayla’s Relaxing Retreat

Kayla is the youngest in the family, and she really wanted her personality to shine in her room. She’s all about the bold and colorful, and she loves hanging out in her room with friends, but wishes that she had a more stylish and comfortable space to do so.

Kayla finally has a retreat that feels like her own—she’s so happy with the feature wall, all of the cozy furniture, and the colors in her room.

Dylan’s New Digs

Dylan is the oldest, and the only boy, so his vibe is pretty different from his sisters’. He’s going for modern and mature without being too flashy or bold. He loves playing music, and he’s a fan of racing, too.

Dylan was blown away with the final product, and says the room finally feels like him. “This is awesome, you guys,” Dylan says. “This is exactly how I dreamt of it.”

Sophia’s New Bright Bedroom

“When we came into this house, I was in 7th grade,” Sophia says. And now, she’s in high school. Sophia wants the room to grow with her, and her maturing style. She loves to do makeup, and right now, she only has her closet door mirror to work with.

When it was time for the big reveal, she almost couldn’t believe her eyes. “This is insane,” Sophia says. “I love it!” She has a spot to do her makeup and skincare, and it’s finally a space that she feels meets her where she’s at.

Stephanie and Mike Get a Primary Upgrade

Stephanie and Mike weren’t unhappy with their bedroom, but they deserved a little upgrade, too. Drew and Jonathan were able to jazz up their sanctuary with some new furniture pieces, upgraded bedding, and a more complete setup that makes the space feel like home.

…And an En Suite They Can Finally Relax In

The bathroom was just not working for Stephanie and Mike. The galley-style en suite was cramped, outdated, and was just dysfunctional enough to make it more annoying than it was enjoyable. Drew and Jonathan were able to give the bath a spa-style upgrade with new finishes, a better layout, and a more modern look. They expanded the bathroom for better flow and function, and gave Stephanie and Mike an en suite they could actually relax in.